DAY TRIPS

IntroductionFancy a day out? Throughout the year we offer a varied and interesting programme of day trips for our members - there's something for everyone. It's a great opportunity to get out of the house, enjoy the company of others and see somewhere new. If you live in Ledbury, we'll be able to pick you up from your home. Wheelchair users are welcome

EligibilityTo come on our day trips you must be:

a member of our Ring & Ride scheme, or;

a member of a community group using our minibuses, or;

a member of one of our community bus routes.

If you would like to become a member, please give us a call on 01531 635339

A great day out ... the driver was really friendly

Trips January - March 2019

Tuesday 15th Jan The Hop Pocket A trip to The Hop Pocket at Bishops Frome for lunch and to browse the gift shop and other stores. We will leave Ledbury at 11 and make our way over to The Hop Pocket which is only a 20-minute drive away. You will be able to browse their many shops and craft displays and look in their well-stocked garden centre. There will be plenty of time to enjoy lunch in their well-appointed café before leaving for the return to Ledbury at 2:30pm.£5.00 per person (excluding lunch)

Thursday 31st January The Royal Hotel & Ross-on-WyeWe will depart Ledbury at 11:30 am and take you on a drive through the Herefordshire countryside to Ross-on-Wye where we will drop you at The Royal Hotel for lunch. You will be able to enjoy the amazing view from this hill-top venue and the excellent hospitality and food. After lunch, you can either relax in the hotel or go and explore Ross on Wye town. We aim to leave at 3:30 pm and be back in Ledbury around 4.00pm£8.00 per person (excluding lunch)

Wednesday 13th February Oakchurch centre and cafeWe will be taking you out to this wonderful centre located a few miles west of Hereford. The centre is famed for its excellent selection of locally sourced food, well stocked garden centre and extensive gifts and clothes shops. There is also a wonderful café serving lunches and light snacks. There should be something for everyone on this trip. We will leave Ledbury at 10.00am and aim to be back around 4.00 pm.Cost just £10.00 per person (excluding lunch)

Thursday 28th February Trumpet Tea Rooms for games and refreshmentsDon’t sit at home on your own, come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of games and competitions, with afternoon tea and a bit of cake. We will have exclusive use of their crafts room and plan to have a range of games you can take part in - nothing too taxing, just a bit of fun and friendly competition. There will be prizes too. We will leave Ledbury at 1:30 pm and aim to return around 4:30 pm£5.00 per person (excluding refreshments).

Wednesday 6th March Afternoon Cream Tea at Longworth HallAs the days begin to lengthen but there is still a chill in the air we thought it would be lovely to arrange a return trip Longworth Hall where they promise to have log fires burning in the fireplaces. They will serve a cream tea (or coffee) for £4.50 which you will pay for on the day. This was a very popular trip last time so book early to avoid disappointment. We will leave Ledbury at 2:30 pm and return around 5.00pm.£5.00 per person (excludes cream tea)

Friday 15th March Staunton Garden CentreThe Staunton Garden Centre is a lovely family owned and run garden centre complete with café and gift shop just off the Ledbury to Gloucester road. It is an ideal place to visit on a half day trip. We will depart from Ledbury at 11:00 am to arrive at Staunton at around 11:20. This will leave you plenty of time to browse around the garden centre and shop, as well as have lunch before we leave for the return trip to Ledbury at 2:30 pm.£5.00 per person (excluding lunch)

Saturday 23rd March Daffodil drive and teaAfter the success of last year’s trip, we are delighted to be offering a return trip to view the daffodils. We will leave Ledbury at 1:30 pm and take a drive to Kempley. From there we’ll tour the Golden Triangle to take in the views of the daffodils that grow in great profusion. The bus will then return to Kempley village hall where you will be able to purchase a drink and some homemade cake or a light lunch, and browse the produce stalls. We will leave Kempley at 4.00pm (earlier if everyone is ready to go) and return you to Ledbury.£5.00 per person (excluding refreshments)